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  • Stuart Gibson avatar

    What Do You See?

    Contributed by Stuart Gibson on Feb 11, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,591 views

    A sermon preached on Transfiguration Sunday with a focus on seeing the the daily challenges of life through the lens of Christ's light.

    I had a problem recently that I’m sure many of my fellow glasses wearers out there will be able to relate to. I went to work without my glasses. Cue a day of getting children mixed up, getting the dinner numbers wrong (this is a big crime in a primary school), using a permanent marker on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    True Christianity Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018
     | 5,220 views

    Message 9 in a series from Philippians. This message focus on the characteristics Paul considers evidence of true Christianity.

    "True Christians” Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi contains the necessary ingredients of a life of “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. The first ingredient is found in the first chapter where Paul calls us to adopt the I. ADOPT THE RIGHT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018
     | 6,755 views

    Message 21 from our journey through John's gospel. The focus of this message is on Jesus as the Good Shepherd.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Only Door and Good Shepherd” I. FALSE SHEPHERDS Jesus describes the false shepherds by their character, actions, and motivations. Character • They are thieves and robbers 1,8 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Discerning The Will Of God Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018
     | 3,518 views

    This message continues the discussion of discerning God's will from Message 22 with a focus on elements of discovering God's will.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Discerning God's Will” Part 2 REVIEW Our encounter with James instruction to consider God’s will in every aspect of your life because life is short lead us into a deeper discussion of the nature and discernment of God’s will. WHAT IS GOD’S WILL? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Becoming One In Spirit Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 20, 2017
     | 4,432 views

    Has God already unified His Church in a way that those who focus on church politics miss?

    Intro When we think of church unity, we think of political unity, yet in the greatest sense is the Church already unified? Purpose Has God already unified His Church in a way that those who focus on church politics miss? Plan Let’s look at John 14:15-21 and how the Holy Spirit unifies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth And Nothing But The Truth!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 5, 2015
     | 4,042 views

    To focus on the liberating action of truth vis-a-vis three Christian doctrines of Justification, Sanctification and Glorification!!!

    TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”-John ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Blessings Of Giving

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 45,436 views

    Giving keeps our focus on God, our true Provider. It makes us channels of His blessings.

    Today we are into the subject of GIVING TO GOD. [Read 2 Cor 9:6-15] Giving don’t come naturally to most of us. We prefer to be at the receiving end. • Yet the Lord did say that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Not that receiving is not a blessing, but giving is MORE of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Three Relationships Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 26, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,900 views

    There are three relationships that the Bible describes. Each one of these relationships has a key word that keeps them in focus.

    Shine as lights in the world. Philippians 2:15 In our study of Philippians we have looked at the amazing author, Paul, who writes this most positive letter from prison. It's a letter laced with joy. Why? Because of the relationship the writer has with Jesus Christ. His every breath is about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Yes Boss!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 27, 2011
     | 4,577 views

    To focus on the Sovereignty of God in matters of He making the making the authorities look favorably on His chosen ones

    YES BOSS!!! Who has not come across this old saying …Rule 1.Your boss is always right. Rule 2. If you think the boss is wrong refer to rule 1. TAKE HEART THERE IS A BIG BOSS OVER ALL THE BOSSES. Of several Hebrew names for God, the word ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Deep Pockets Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,378 views

    This message is a part of a series on Going Deeper with God. The focus of this message is to encourage individuals to go deeper in their giving.

    “Deep Pockets” Malachi 3:7-10 The first job I had I got when I was about 12 or 113 years of age. In the town where I grew up we had a local mission and the helped families in the area with a variety of needs. They gave away food and clothing to needy families and they also provided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philippians And Stress 4: Performance-Driven Stress Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020
     | 4,425 views

    Performance-driven stress is overcome by a clearer focus on Christ. Not pressure to perform, but passion to take hold of the prize.

    PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: PERFORMANCE-BASED STRESS—Philippians 3:1-21 As we read Philippians, we have been focusing on how to handle stress. One of the biggest sources of stress is pressure to perform. It starts with children: “Be a good boy.” “Be a nice girl.” “Make Dad proud.” “Don’t make us ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Eyes To See Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 3, 2022
     | 2,360 views

    In this sermon the focus is on the story of the blind man that Jesus cured, and the consequences that followed that healing for both he and us.

    If you have your Bibles with you please open up to the gospel of John 9:26. You may recall we have been in the gospel of John since about February. Most recently, we have been looking at the miracle story of Jesus healing the man who was born blind. You may recall that Jesus was walking along ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    And Forgive Us Our Sins As We Forgive Those Who Sins Against Us. Series

    Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Jul 23, 2023
     | 1,591 views

    We continue to study the Lord's prayer. Today we will focus on the place and purpose of forgiveness.

    After asking for God's provision, Jesus uses the word 'And" in the next request. And forgive us our sins, AS we forgive those who sin against. In addition to receiving daily bread for Forgiveness. Forgiveness is an intentional decision to let go of resentment and anger. As we ask God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 921 views

    To encourage believers to live in holiness, resist temptation, and focus on God's Word, as we are transformed into the likeness of Christ.

    Good morning, family of Christ. We're diving into the deep end today with a heavy, but vital topic: Living in Holiness, Resisting Temptation, and Focusing on God's Word. It's not easy, but it's so worth it. The great Christian author, A.W. Tozer, once said, "Holiness, as taught in the Scriptures, ...read more

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    Seeing Jesus In The Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 1,056 views

    The point is that Jesus is the focus of the Old Testament, so don’t ignore it, but rather embrace it.

    SEEING JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Text: Acts 13:13-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my biggest heroes was a man named Dr. Stanley Horton. Dr. Horton was the leading theologian in the Assemblies of God for over 50 years. One day, I had the pleasure of having lunch with him, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist