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  • David Welch avatar

    True Humility Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018
     | 7,097 views

    Fifth in a series from Philippians dealing with maintaining the right attitude of humility

    REVIEW Paul wrote this letter from a Roman prison along with letters to the Jesus Followers at Ephesus and Colossae known as the “Prison Epistles (letters). By the frequency of reference, the overall theme of his letter seems to be joy. But not just joy, it is joy in the face of the obstacles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 27, 2007
     | 5,398 views

    How the word of God keeps us through the trials of life

    Guard your heart Proverbs 4: 20-23 My son, attend to my words, incline thine ear to my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes, keep them in the midst of your heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. Keep your hearts with all diligence, for out of it ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    New Year Tree Planting

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,456 views

    Encouraging Christians to make New Year’s Resolutions that result in life-change.

    New Year Tree Planting Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 12/30/07 FOCUS: • Making New Year’s Resolutions that result in life-change. FUNCTION: • Encouraging Christians to make resolutions • Educating Christians about what kinds of resolutions Scripture endorses. A. Pleasantries B. ILLUSTRATION: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God As Trinity Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011
     | 4,369 views

    God as Trinity teaches us that relationships matter, that evangelism is an imperative, that joy in community is central to the Christian life and it gives us a living hope that God has a future prepared for us in the new heaven and the new earth.

    This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. What is God like? What’s your image of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why Follow Jesus?

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,179 views

    Many followed Jesus for what they can get out of Him. Peter followed Him because He is the Son of God and He has the words of eternal life.

    [RECAP last week’s sermon taken from Luke 9:57-62] Jesus wants us to be His disciples, who understand the heart of our Father and are willing to commit to doing His will on earth. • To do that well we need to be prepared for what we are getting ourselves into. • Jesus gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Maintain Harmony In The Church House

    Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 25,320 views

    Based on I Corinthians 1

    1 Cor. 1 How to Maintain Harmony in the House Jan 03 Thesis: Principles on maintaining harmony in the Church Introduction: The church is the ecclesia, the called out of God. In the days of the Apostle Paul anytime a Roman city had a town meeting the ecclesia would gather together. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    King David - A Nobody Becomes A Somebody! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2024
     | 1,482 views

    God takes nobodies with a right heart on the inside and makes them some-bodies. It all starts in the heart, it's a heart that seeks to do the will of God no matter what!

    Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: We are asking God to help us see things in His Word that we have never seen before in 2024! We will be exploring the life of King David, and I pray your eyes are open to what to do and what not to do! David’s life is an example for us to learn and grow by! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rubbing Shoulders With A Holy God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,069 views

    A LIFE OF INTEGRITY KEEPS YOU CLOSE TO GOD

    BIG IDEA: A LIFE OF INTEGRITY KEEPS YOU CLOSE TO GOD INTRODUCTION: Every year for the Christian Athletic Association soccer season I like to pick a fundamental spiritual principle that we can focus on as we relate to the kids and to one another as coaches and referees. This year I think the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Garments Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 14, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,593 views

    You are protected with the Various garments, until Devil strips those away from you, he can not harm you.

    Garments – Luke 10:30 A certain man was going from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him of his clothes and belongings and beat him and went their way, [ unconcernedly] leaving him half dead, as it happened. Devil cannot touch you until he strip you from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Symbols Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Les Puryear on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,197 views

    Baptists have many symbols of our faith in our churches. Understanding them will enhance worship.

    Symbols of Our Faith (Read Joshua 4:1-9) The twelve memorial stones were to be a reminder of God’s mighty acts on behalf of His people. Scripture is full of examples of symbols of faith. Symbols remind us of God and they help to call us away from ourselves into worship. A symbol is a good means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rending, An Encouragement To Repent.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 30, 2021
     | 2,759 views

    Looking into the first two chapters of Joel

    Rending Over the past few days, I have been drawn to the book of Joel again. This interesting little book brings focus to a number of things. Joel starts his book with a description of a plague, not a pandemic plague like we are now experiencing, but a plague of locusts. Locusts move like an ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Modern Day Pharisees

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 28, 2022
     | 1,837 views

    Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too.

    Modern Day Pharisees September 25, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too. Focus Passage: Matthew 23:1-12 Supplemental Passage: 1 Samuel 16:7 says, “..the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Who Is Not Against You Is For You

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,279 views

    There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with.Other times, God’s moving/blessing/anointing us, & we discount the move/blessing/anointing because it doesn’t have a particular brand on it

    For He Who is not Against You is For You Luke 9:50 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with. 1 Jim Jones, David Koresh...actions of church people, too. 2 Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis 31:1-55 – Learning From A Toxic Workplace Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015
     | 7,862 views

    It’s time to become a returnee and brave the journey to the land of promise. But is he prepared to lose his job to pursue his destiny? Are you?

    Genesis 31:1-55 – LEARNING FROM A TOXIC WORKPLACE He has been bullied into working for them for many years. Now he overhears his co-workers making derisive comments about him in a private conversation. They falsely accuse him of wrong-doing and attack his character. They don’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sabbath And Sunday: Understanding The Change Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,677 views

    The transition from Sabbath observance to Sunday worship. This change has theological and historical implications that impact our understanding of worship and rest. Let us explore this transformation through the lens of Scripture and history.

    The Sabbath and Sunday: Understanding the Change Introduction: Today, we delve into a topic of great significance in our Christian faith—the transition from Sabbath observance to Sunday worship. This change has theological and historical implications that impact our understanding of worship and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal