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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Christmas: Why Does It Matter?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 20, 2023
     | 622 views

    Why do we do that every year? We seek to remind ourselves of this: The most important event in world history is that Jesus Christ was born. We celebrate it every year to remind ourselves... this is what life is really about.

    Advent is what Christians call the time surrounding the birth of Jesus. We light the candles on the Advent wreath each week at church as a celebration of Jesus coming into the world. Why do we do that every year? We seek to remind ourselves of this: The most important event in world history is ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Teaching And Works Of Jesus -- The Sequel Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 4, 2015
     | 3,732 views

    This is the first lesson on the study of the Book of Acts which serves to define who the church is and what is does.

    The Teaching and Works of Jesus – The Sequel Acts 1:1-8 Introduction The great expository British preacher of half a century ago, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, made a sermon series on the Book of Acts which took a good part of the 1960’s to go through. He was concerned about the many people who were trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,313 views

    Today, we will look at three powerful things Christ does that help define you as a believer

    Background to passage: one of the most spectacular, all-encompassing letters in the NT regarding the church and our place in it. It puts on display God’s ultimate purpose for creation, the church, and your life. It was written to the Ephesians and possibly other churches in the region. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Be Perfect?

    Contributed by Austin Lamos on Oct 31, 2019
     | 3,639 views

    Message on Matthew 5:43-48. What does it mean to love our enemies? What does it mean to be "perfect" as our heavenly Father is perfect?

    Matthew 5:43-48 (NIV) Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Follow Me (Love Does)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 1, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,178 views

    Following Jesus can be tough in a sinful world. This sermon looks through the Bible to examine those who followed well and those who didn't and ends with 3 ways that we can follow better.

    OPENING AND INTRODUCTION Over the past few weeks, we’ve spent some time looking at what love does. Tonight, we’re going to finish up our sermon series with the final sermon on Following Jesus. As Christians, we may think of ourselves as following Jesus. But let’s be honest. We don’t always ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    What Does It Take To Be A Church? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,001 views

    The early Christians devoted themselves to: 1. The Apostle’s teaching - learning. 2. The Fellowship - worship. 3. Breaking Bread - friendship. 4. Prayer

    This description of the early church is truly amazing. Something had happened to these otherwise ordinary people. The people who were a part of this church no longer thought of themselves — their own rights and possessions — their whole identity was a group identity. They found their meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Loving Like A Mom Does

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,306 views

    God’s love and care for us is reflected in the heart of a mother.

    Loving Like a Mom Does Intro: The more I read and study the Bible, the more I find that deals with every area of our lives. God is the one who created motherhood, so it is not surprising that the Bible covers some of the struggles that moms face. In addition to all the references in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Does Jesus Know You?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,919 views

    This is a provocative message based on Matt 7:13-27 to cause us to examine ourselves before the Lord. It is a message for salvation and rededication approaching this scripture from a different angle.

    DOES JESUS KNOW YOU? This is a provocative message based on Matt 7:13-27 to cause us to examine ourselves before the Lord. It is a message for salvation and rededication. * * * * * Good Morning. I was given this passage this past week and believe it timely by the LORD to bring before each one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    2 Defining Moments - How To Put Your Design To Work

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,178 views

    Four things for the inlightened to know

    - PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request 2 Defining Moments How To Put Your Design To Work Having a computer Given programs but do not know how to run them 1) 4-7 - Satisfaction from the Father 2) 8-12 - Sufficiency through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    What Does God Require?

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 9, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,324 views

    Today’s passage of Scripture looks at what we as Christians ought to be doing in spite of what is going on in our society. In other words, it’s about how are we to live out what God requires rather than the requirements of man.

    What Does God Require? Micah 6:8 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDUhBRk5ADw Let’s just get right to it and look at this remarkable verse about what God requires of those who are His. “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Rehab For Rahab" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,070 views

    All of us have a past. Rahab certainly did. God used Rahab regardless of her past and wants to do the same with us. The Promised Land if for everyone!

    “Rahab’s Rehab” Joshua 2 Let’s begin this morning with the definition of the word past….. Here it is: “having existed in a time before the present. Used in an earlier time. Done. Gone by. Elapsed in time.” Many people struggle all of their lives to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Joel Perttula avatar

    How Can A Good God Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Joel Perttula on Aug 25, 2020
     | 3,780 views

    Hell is eternal separation from God. It’s a place of everlasting darkness, where its captives moan and wail. It’s a place of utter hopelessness, extreme anguish, and endless torment. So how could a loving God send people there? He doesn't!

    WELCOME Good Morning and welcome to Church! Whether you are listening online or you’re here in person; we’re glad you’ve connected with us! SERIES RECAP If you are visiting or this is your first time listening, today we’re wrapping up a series called Talking Faith. It’s a series about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    God's Love Does Not Depend…. Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,407 views

    Jesus’ love does not depend on what you can do for Him - not at all.

    One of criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man had done ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    When Father Does Best Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 72,007 views

    What’s the key to being a successful father? In Psalm 128, there are at least three traits that can bring God’s blessing into your home.

    OPEN: Proverbs 31 tells about the value of virtuous wife and mother. One woman has taken those thoughts from that chapter and applied them to her husbands and the father of her children: Who can find a virtuous man? For his worth is far above chocolate. The heart of his wife safely trusts him; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    Jesus Does The Pharisees Dishes Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,184 views

    The burden of righteousness that God lays on us is not cumbersome, but freeing, for it opens the door to restoring us to the places God created us for.

    Introduction: I want to begin today by taking you back in time 2000 years ago to the common scene at the table of any Jewish Scribe or Pharisee. You will notice that here on the table are a few seemingly simple items, a jug of water and a small wash basin, but to the Pharisees, these items made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist