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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 17 ratings
     | 49,589 views

    Walking in the light is conditioned on following Christ. John 8:12 “I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life.” The Epistle of 1 John lays out several conditions for walking in the light.

    Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-10 Before a person comes to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ the Bible says that that person is in total spiritual darkness. When one comes to Jesus that person no longer needs to be in darkness but in following Christ they have the light of life. As such they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following In The Apostles' Footsteps

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
     | 3,013 views

    Living according to the pattern that the Apostles have handed down to us.

    Philippians 3:17: “Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” --------------------- As a Lutheran convert, I can only go by what others tell me about what we did as a church body 60 years ago. But I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thanksgiving And The Peace Of Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 11, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,387 views

    We are called to live grateful lives, open to God and open to people. God does this by give us a quality that Jesus had in abundance: Peace.

    Sermon - Thanksgiving 2015 - Church at the Mission - Colossians 3:15-17 The story is told of two old friends who bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked very sad, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Green 1.0 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,164 views

    Part one of Worship Series on spiritual growth.

    Green 1.0 “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater;” 2 Thessalonians 1:3 Intro: Aren’t you thankful to be part of a great church? This week, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Praising God

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,874 views

    Have we thought about the Who, When and Where of Praise?

    This month we are going to look at the topic of Worship and pastor has asked me to start the topic off with the subject of Praise. Praise is a commonly used word, and it simply means to say or write or express something good about others, or commend something good in others. In the corporate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking For A Clean Stall

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,072 views

    Many lose life in wishing for something else, and waste what is in their hands.

    I ponder today, Searching for a clean stall. Too many of our hearts mourn over what we do not have, because our eyes and hearts fail to see what we do have. We pray more for things than people. Happiness becomes our goal. Several have told me in the last few days, "I just want to be happy!" This ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Counseling Competencies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    Counseling Competencies

    Counseling Competencies Luke 2:52 1. Cross-Cultural Communications - Knows the culture of the counselee as well as one’s own cultural presuppositions. Exhibits a willingness to learn, appreciate, and work through the counselee’s cultural norms. Is willing to follow Christ’s incarnational model of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Don't Quit On Jesus, Because Jesus Never Quit On You

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,394 views

    will you be numbered with the saints, or numbered with those who quit, give up, turn back on the Lord

    ntro: have you ever felt like quitting something? I guess everyone from time to time feels like quitting their job, quitting a sport, ill) Tallassee football- quitting a relationship, quitting the church. But today’s message is: “You can’t quit on Jesus, because Jesus never quit on you” I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Part 4 - Matthew 11:12 - Well He Started It! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 5, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    "Well he started it!" "No I didn't, she did!" Sorry, I am just reminded of my childhood days when the arguments got too heated with my sister. But this is a slightly bigger battle. John started it and the repercussions of his actions have been ongoing.

    Part 4 - Matthew 11:12 - WELL HE STARTED IT! Since I had nothing better to do and everyone had gone out, I decided to watch the war movie "SAVING PRIVATE RYAN". It was some years ago now and I was at my daughter's house and Joel, my son-in-law had just connected his TV WITH SURROUND SOUND. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "Only One Said, "Thank You!!!" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,260 views

    This message deals with the responsibility that comes from being blessed by God to return a "Thank You!!!" to Him, and to live, in response to His goodness and grace, a life of thanksgiving.

    "Only one said ’Thank You!!!’" Text: Luke 18:11-19 Sermon writer-Rev. Danny Moss mssdnny@yahoo.com Introduction- Graditude seems to be a lost virtue in our society today. Many people seem to think that the world owes them a living, and that they should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Rinkes avatar

    Tough Questions For Churches Today. Series

    Contributed by David Rinkes on Nov 8, 2022
     | 1,468 views

    Tough questions for Churches “Is it working?” and “How do we know?”. We want to help disciples grow, but it’s difficult to know if we are helping through the growth of the church these days.

    Job 19:23-27 19:23 "O that my words were written down! O that they were inscribed in a book! 19:24 O that with an iron pen and with lead they were engraved on a rock forever! 19:25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth; 19:26 and after my skin ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Our Gifts Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    We serve such an incredible God who gives us good gifts. Paul explains in Ephesians 4 that one of God’s greatest gift to His people, are gifted and called men to lead them.

    Live Out Loud – Our GIFTS June 3, 2007 Ephesians 4:7-16 Video: Church of One – www.sermonspice.com Trans: It is amazing how many people attend the church of one where they believe everything revolves around them. I could tell you stories of the shenanigans people have attempted to ensure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,438 views

    When it's time to get up and get going

    A man was out playing golf with his friend one day and he told him he was looking for a new caddy. And his friend said, “I know a great guy. He’s ninety years old but he’s got eyes like a hawk.” And his friend said, “He sounds great, tell him I’ll be playing next week.” The next week came and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Firestorms

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,691 views

    Firestorms in relationships can ignite quickly and do maximum damage in a short period of time. Therefore, we need to learn how to prevent firestorms, we need to learn how to put out firestorms, and we need to know how to rebuild after a firestorm has sco

    Firestorms in Life Thesis: Firestorms in relationships can ignite quickly and do maximum damage in a short period of time. Therefore, we need to learn how to prevent firestorms, we need to learn how to put out firestorms, and we need to know how to rebuild after a firestorm has scorched our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Bear With Me, Please

    Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,517 views

    A message to the church to say like Paul, please bear with me in my folly.

    Bear With Me, Please By Pastor Jim May 1) Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the bats." "I tried trapping them ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible