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  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Beautitudes (Continued) Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on May 17, 2016
     | 5,001 views

    A continuation of the series on the Sermon on the Mount

    I. Introduction A. Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, a woman looking out her kitchen window ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Haunted By Doubt Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 24, 2014
     | 5,310 views

    Many are haunted by doubts. Those doubts have shipwrecked the faith of many. Let's examine what it really means to doubt.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • This week concludes our Haunted Series. If you missed one of the messages and would like to hear what you missed, go to the FCC web site and click on the audio sermons link. • You can also subscribe to our pod caste on ITunes. Search First Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Leadership Style Of Jesus: Is It Your Style?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 6, 2015
     | 5,441 views

    Many people love harshness in a leader, but Jesus was loving and forgiving. People desire to be leaders but few qualify, only those who rule as Jesus deserve authority.

    The Leadership Style of Jesus: Is It Your Style? By Kelly Durant 9-6-15 Matthew 11: 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. 19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    It's About Time, Isn't It? Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 16, 2013
     | 5,104 views

    Their order and position is very specific and give us insight into the journey that God takes each of His children on.

    It’s about time, isn’t it? Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 14 April, 2013 Nehemiah 3:1-3:32 The work of the church won’t just happen. It takes all of us doing what God would have us to do. • God promised Israel/they obey Him/He would always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Request For Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013
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     | 14,951 views

    Paul needed prayer. He asked his readers to pray for him. God delights to hear the prayers of His people on behalf of others, especially pastors and missionaries.

    ROMANS 15: 30-33 A REQUEST FOR PRAYER [Acts 20:22-25; 21:10-11] Paul's ministry plan was to go to Jerusalem to deliver an offering sent by the Gentile churches to the needy Jewish congregations. After completing the relief offering, Paul hopes at last to be free to pursue his mission to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brotherly Kindness - It Changes Me! Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013
     | 8,506 views

    It is amazing how genuine kindness and love touches others! Equally amazing to me is why we fail to express love or receive love until the most desperate kind of circumstances sweep over us.

    Series: “Becoming a Complete Christian” Message # 7 TEXT - 2 Peter 1: 3-8 Becoming Complete Disciples, developing conduct and character that reflect those of our Master, Jesus Christ. Complete disciples, the Bible teaches us, must first have a spiritual transformation through ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Life Of A Lifetime Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 17, 2012
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     | 5,491 views

    Jesus is the way, truth and LIFE. What is involved in that life and how we incorporate it are significant.

    1. Benjamin Franklin’s List: In his autobiography, Benjamin Franklin listed the names of thirteen virtues to ultimately achieve a perfectly moral bearing in his life. He was obsessed with obtaining perfection at this time of his life. Virtues such as temperance, silence, order, frugality, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Top Guy Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,276 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark 9: 30 – 37

    Mark 9: 30 – 37 Top Guy 30 Then they departed from there and passed through Galilee, and He did not want anyone to know it. 31 For He taught His disciples and said to them, “The Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of men, and they will kill Him. And after He is killed, He will ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Beatitudes Part-1 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 10, 2020
     | 3,311 views

    Teaching about kingdom attributes, Jesus showed that true righteousness goes beyond the superficial teachings of the Pharisees.

    The Beatitudes-Part 1 Matthew 5:3-6 Teaching about kingdom attributes, Jesus showed that true righteousness goes beyond the superficial teachings of the Pharisees. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Last week I spent a great deal of time setting up the background for this series. • Understanding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust God, Though You Can’t Trace His Ways

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Aug 28, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,655 views

    Life is easier if everything could be seen. If we knew what the future holds for us. If we knew God’s timings. When Abraham went to offer Isaac, it would have been easier for Abraham if he knew what was to happen. He probably wouldn’t have spent a sleepless night. But Abraham had to wait in faith.

    Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding It is easy to trust something when you can actually see it. If you can see what is unfolding right before your eyes, it is easy to trust God. The disciple Thomas could not believe when the other disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Rejoice! (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019
     | 5,571 views

    In Philippians 2, Paul encourages beleivers to expereince joy through solidarity, selflessness, and shining the light of Christ.

    Rejoice! Choosing Joy in the Midst of our Mess (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/11/2015 Have you ever wondered why some people seem to experience deep and authentic joy in their daily lives—even in the toughest times—while others can’t seem to find it no matter how hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "our Perplexing Predicament" Series

    Contributed by Dr. David C. Penn on Jan 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,664 views

    Charles Dickens, the renowned English poet and novelist of the nineteenth century, he once spoke much truth when he said: “We are living in the best of times and we are living in the worst of times!”

    Introduction: Charles Dickens, the renowned English poet and novelist of the nineteenth century, he once spoke much truth when he said: “We are living in the best of times and we are living in the worst of times!” All of us today will agree that these are in fact “THE BEST OF TIMES!” For when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ready To Be Meek

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
     | 6,942 views

    THIS SERMON IS PART OF A SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES. IN THIS MESSAGE WE WILL SEE THAT MEAKNESS IS NOT A WEAKNESS FOR THE CHRISTIAN.

    READY TO BE MEEK PSALM 37:1-11 WE HAVE ENTERED INTO A STUDY ON THE BEATITUDES, AND TODAY WE ARE CONSIDERING JESUS’ TEACHING ON THE MEEK. THE BEATITUDES ARE A SERIES OF ATTITUDES THAT EACH BELIEVER SHOULD HAVE IN THEIR LIVES. ONE TENDS TO FEED ON THE OTHER, SO IF THE LINE IS BROKEN, THEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lowly King Of Kings Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,720 views

    When people came looking for the Messiah they expected to see “a reed shaken in the wind,” or a wealthy and mighty king. Instead of finding a wealthy king, they found the Christ who was meek and humble; born in a place of low esteem.

    Our message for today is a reflection on the lowly and humble estate of our King of Kings. To begin this morning, turn in your Bibles to Isaiah chapter 9, and we will look at verses 1-2, and 6-7. What I am about to read are the words of the prophet Isaiah concerning the entrance of our Savior ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making God's Power Personal Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 3,602 views

    President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s son, John Eisenhower, asked his father about the Bay of Pigs fiasco of then President, JFK. The former President reminded his son of D-Day, “I don’t run no bad invasions,” Ike said. If that is true of the former general and President, how much more for God?

    This is a series designed to deepen your worship of God. The Bibles offers us three lenses to view God. The first lens, the Bible gives us various names of God including Yahweh (Lord), Elohim (God), and El Shaddai (God Almighty). The second lens, the Bible presents word pictures of God. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist