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  • Jason Jones avatar

    More Than Resolutions Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2018
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    Vision for 2018, growth based on church health, not necessarily numbers.

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, Title: More Than Resolutions, Date/Place: WHBC, 12/31/17, AM A. Opening illustration: Jonathan Edwards resolutions, Continuation of growth or health? Quote from the Words to Winners of Souls about pastors who can assess numbers… (p. 20) B. Background to passage: With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2016
     | 3,959 views

    Sincerity is not enough: We need an active Shepherd to follow, One worthy of our allegiance.

    We Need A Shepherd (Mark 14:26-31) 1. A flock of sheep are grazing in a field, happily going "baa baa" to one another and discussing life as usual when suddenly they hear a "moo mooooooooooo!" They look around &see only sheep. They carry on grazing as before. "Moo moo!" One sheep can hear it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Positioning For Power, Acts 1:1-26

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 11, 2016
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     | 10,432 views

    This message examines the preparation and provision of power to the church and believers by our Saviour in order for us to carry out the Great Commission.

    Positioning for Power Acts 1: 1-26 Introduction There is a lot of talk about ‘power’, ‘signs and wonders’ and ‘Pentecost’. Often today the church fall into going into one of two extremes – it either looks for ‘power encounters’ or it so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Matters Of The Spirit Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018
     | 1,701 views

    Message 33 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues exploration of Paul's answer to the Corinthians about spiritual gifts.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Matters of the Spirit: the Giver” Supplementary notes to the notes provided for message 32. I Corinthians 12:1-11 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Husbands And Wives, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 3,795 views

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Husbands and Wives, part 1

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Husbands and Wives, part 1 1 Peter 3:1-7 David Taylor We are in our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based upon 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. This section of Scripture connects the way we live to the cause of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting A Handle On Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 27, 2014
     | 6,773 views

    Life is more than bowl of cherries, and God wants us to take life seriously. He gives us specific hands-on instructions about how to do this in his Word. Today, we will examine three principles that summarize how to get a handle on life as believers.

    Getting A Handle on Life (Proverbs 22:1-5) 1. A middle school was faced with a unique problem. A number of girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick they would press their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Grace For Our Failure

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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     | 3,387 views

    Peter was going to fall right on his face, though he was sure he would not. But grace abounds!

    Passage: Matthew 26:31-35 Intro: There is an unforgettable scene in “Saving Private Ryan” 1. climatic battle for a bridge, at the top of a set of black stairs, two soldiers locked in hand to hand combat PP Upham on the stairs 2. he is unable to force himself to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "The Lord's Supper"

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 12, 2011
     | 5,186 views

    Paul instructed, “You cannot partake of the Table of the Lord, and the table of demons.”… Sincerity is called for and Hypocrisy is to be dispelled.

    “the Lord’s Supper” Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC October 16th 2011 INTRODUCTION: 1. Psalm 96:9; John 4:24 Worship is an eternally important and challenging subject.  To be performed so as to please God.  “Worship IS ACTION!  Is not associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering A Tough Question

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010
     | 2,344 views

    Here is the parable of the sower, which we have typically spiritualized to death. What is the bottom line principle exposed in this parable?

    Passage: Matthew 13:10-17 Intro: Let’s just dive right into this fascinating and tough passage. 1. right in the middle of the parable and explanation of God’s revelational plan 2. soils, hard to soft, barren to fertile. 3. so the disciples, after this first parable, wonder why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Binding The Strong Man Series

    Contributed by Ben Irabor on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 36,603 views

    Who is the strong man? And how does one identify the strong man? The strong man is one that controls a stronghold. That is a place or territory under his influence, which is heavily fortified and is impregnable. It’s important for us to see things the w

    Binding the Strong Man: Title: Identifying the Strong Man. Who is the strong man? And how does one identify the strong man? The strong man is one that controls a stronghold. That is a place or territory under his influence, which is heavily fortified and is impregnable. It’s important for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Defeating Boredom

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,957 views

    Our approach toward life is the greatest factor in determining whether we find life as a Christian boring or filled with wonder and interest.

    Defeating Boredom (topical) 1. I really do not want to bore you with today’s sermon because my theme is boredom! 2. America is suffering from a plague of boredom. And this boredom is wasting lives, destroying families, and makes us a nation of depressed people who escape life and boredom by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Wisely

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013
     | 14,003 views

    Christians are expected to know how to live wisely.

    LIVING WISELY Ephesians 5:15-21 Preceding paragraphs argued that being followers of Christ requires different lifestyles. The pagans live their lives in ignorance due to their stubbornness. Now since they trusted Jesus as their Savior and Lord, they were taught in accordance with the truth that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dating: God Do Not Want Us To Be Unequal Yoke

    Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,305 views

    There are three diametrically opposing forces that you can identify on your date that will operates in a wide range of unequal yoke from light and darkness, to Christ and Satan, and God and idols.

    Dating: God Do Not Want Us to be Unequal Yoke 2 Corinthian 6:14-15 Clarence E. Weaver Sr Introduction 2 Corinthian 6:14-15 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healing For Parents Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 3,533 views

    Part 5 in the Family series. This deals with the hurts every parent has in raising a family.

    FAMILY Part 5-Healing for Parents Sunday, June 24, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Have you ever spent a sleepless night because of a child? Ever had an argument with your kid you regret? Is there anyone here who feels guilty because their family seems to be so far from where we dreamed they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christ And The Kingdom

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,573 views

    Preached on the Sunday of ’Christ the King’, this sermon addresses the question-What do we understand when we call Christ King? How does his Kingdom impact our lives?

    On this Sunday, the last before Advent, we used the pray that God would stir-up our wills and affections. It was sometimes known as ’Stir Up Sunday’, we now remember in our church calendar this as the feast of ’Christ the King’, that the Christ for whose advent we are going to prepare is the King. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican