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  • Donald McCulley avatar

    Be Filled With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,197 views

    Let’s just take an honest look at this verse and see what we can discover.

    Be Filled With The Spirit Ephesians 5:18 Introduction: This text has been abused and misused by “modern day perfectionists” (second blessing teachers), “modern day Corinthians” (tongues speaking is evidence of the filling of the Holy Spirit), “modern day healers” (they place the physical over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Debt Free Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 11, 2018
     | 3,523 views

    Message 8 in our exposition of Colossians discussing our freedom in Christ.

    Chico Alliance Church “Debt Free” III. Paul explains his personal ministry 1:24-2:5 A. The heart of the minister B. The heart of the ministry 1. Christ indwells us Paul clearly affirms that the basis of our citizenship in the kingdom of God’s beloved son is the presence of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Why Most Men Hate Going To Church

    Contributed by Anthony Ramdass on Oct 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,988 views

    A sermon inspired by the book "Why Men Hate Going To Church" by David Murrow.

    "WHY MOST MEN HATE GOING TO CHURCH" INTRODUCTION This week I read two books that deal with a major and troubling issue with Christianity as a whole, even affecting the church, and that issue is that Christianity is pretty much the only major religion where there are more women worshippers than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,662 views

    We damage ourselves as well as the others when we write off whole peoples through racism. When we see them as persons, with human faces, we discover that to write them off is to damage ourselves. Fellowship in Christ leads us to value difference.

    A widow, shortly after her husband’s death, was going through his papers. She found a couple of old certificates, yellowed with age and crumbling into dust. They had been made out to her husband more than fifty years ago, and seemed to be some kind of promissory notes. Some sort of company had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    De-Friending

    Contributed by James Maxwell on Feb 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,364 views

    FACEBOOK allows us to communicate in good ways and bad.

    “DEFRIENDING” Mark 14:10-11 10 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. 11 They were delighted to hear this and promised to give him money. So he watched for an opportunity to hand him over. How many of you use FACEBOOK? Say a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Audacity Of Hope (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,517 views

    This Advent Season, as we look to the birth of our King, may you look for and fill your life with opportunities to live out the audacity of Genuine Christian Hope!

    The Audacity of Hope, I Peter 1:13-23 Introduction When Honorius was emperor of Rome, about the year A.D. 400, the great Coliseum of Rome was often filled to overflowing with spectators. These had come from far and near to view the state games. Part of the sport consisted of watching as human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    “can You See What Satan Sees?” Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 7,465 views

    I used a sermon by Pastor Rich Dunbar, which has been a blessing as well as a great help in sermon preparation, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    “Can You See What Satan Sees?” Acts 13:4-12 I love to ride down the road and see how many animals I can spot. Most seem to be hidden from view but when you have what some call “Woods eyes” you can spot the turkeys, the deer and other critters. We’ve been talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Post About Jesus On Social Media & Why You Should Too

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 2,587 views

    I'd like to make the case as to why you should utilize your social media accounts for the glory of God.

    I'd like to make the case as to why you should utilize your social media accounts for the glory of God. I'd like to share my experience with this journey of social media use, some of the people I've been able to influence, as well as some of the mistakes I've made, and instructions ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024
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     | 356 views

    This sermon explores Revelation 6:1-8, emphasizing God's sovereignty and control even amidst chaos, encouraging faith and trust in His divine plan.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, bound by love, faith, and the shared promise of salvation. We are not merely congregants in a church; we are a community, a family, bound by the blood of Jesus Christ, our Savior. We ...read more

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    Three Things Satan Sees That We Ought To Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 18, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,942 views

    This sermon identifies three things believers ought to see that Satan does.

    I am amazed at what someone can overlook that is literally right before their eyes. Have you ever watched the Discovery Channel or Animal Planet and seen shows about snakes or insects? Every time they do one of those there will be a scene that appears to be a tree branch and green leaves or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle Within.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 24, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 362 views

    "But if ye are led by the Spirit, ye are not under the law" (Galatians 5:18).

    THE BATTLE WITHIN. Galatians 5:16-24. We must “walk in the (Holy) Spirit”: to which imperative is added a promise, “and ye shall not fulfil the lusts of the flesh” (GALATIANS 5:16). We need to be aware of the spiritual nature of the battle in which we are engaged (GALATIANS 5:17). If we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From A Stone To The Pieta

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Sep 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,895 views

    Being Sanctified by the word that Jesus delivered to us means being removed from the common life in order to be used in high and holy purposes.

    SCRIPTURE READING You can find the Scripture reading in your Bibles in the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John, or on the Scripture Reading insert in your bulletin. These are the words of Jesus. He is praying for His disciples of every age. He is praying for us. John 17:14 I have given them your ...read more

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    The Heart Of Ministry Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 11, 2018
     | 6,061 views

    Message 7 in our exposition of Colossians exploring what Paul considered the heart of ministry.

    Chico Alliance Church Review It is so easy to get sidetracked and focused on the wrong thing. Some people spend their whole life climbing the ladder of success only to discover it is leaning against the wrong wall. Paul writes to the believers at Colossi to keep their focus sharp and clear. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    And You Thought Your Family Had Probelms Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 4,785 views

    Faith is the distinguishing mark of the Christian. Did you know that the Christians were called believers before they were ever called Christians? Believers – this is the distinguishing mark of a Christian, is he or she is a believer

    Abraham, Our Spiritual Father We continue to examine the story of Abraham, the father of the faithful. Our story today happens about 4,000 years from our day before Israel exits Egypt in Exodus – does that help you place our story? And even though Abraham lived so long ago, he remains vitally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disintegrating Families

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,249 views

    A study of Eli and his evil sons.

    Disintegrating Families 1 Samuel 2:12-29 Eli was a great preacher, a fine priest and a Judge. As High Priest he alone could enter the most holy place once a year to offer atoning sacrifice on behalf of the nation. But as a Father, Eli was passive, inactive, and unconcerned. He turned a blind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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