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  • John Oscar avatar

    Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 3, 2023
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    A prayer for the new year to remind ourselves to put the important thing first- prayer This sermon was inspired by a message found on Sermon Central, and heavily edited before using.

    Persistent Prayer CCCAG 1-1-2023 Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Matthew 7:7, Jeremiah 29:13 Introduction Happy New Year everyone! One of the traditions regarding celebrating the new year is to sit back and evaluate the past year or so, and then make decisions to change certain things about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rejoice Always Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
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     | 2,132 views

    The Apostle Paul writes a letter to the Philippian while under house arrest chained to two Romans guards around the clock. He may also be executed for his faith in Jesus as the Christ. Yet, through it all, Paul is able to rejoice.

    A. Philippians 4:4-8 (READ) 1. Today we begin a series of lessons corresponding with our Small Group Study entitled: “ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING” based on the book by Max Lucado, who based his book on this passage. 2. This is a timely SUBJECT, because ANXIETY has greatly increased over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "god Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle" Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
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     | 2,765 views

    I know you have a Scripture in mind that you believe actually states that "God won't give you more than you can handle", but that is not what the Bible says.

    Last week we began a series entitled: “THE BIBLE DOESN’T SAY THAT”, looking at some popular sayings that many BELIEVE are found in the Bible, but are not. 1. The first one we studied last week was: “God wants me to be happy.” (If you missed that lesson, you can listen to it in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thyatira: The Tolerant Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 2,324 views

    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 2:18 (READ) 1. I am going to be FRANK with you, the letter to the church of Thyatira is the most CHALLENGING of all to PREACH. It just doesn’t sound very “JESUSEE”. (You know what I’m talking about it?) a. If you thought Christ’s words to Pergamum: the compromising ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Win Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
     | 1,636 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    A. The term “TEMPTATION” brings to mind different connotations for each of us. ILLUSTRATION: For some, the word CONJURES up a delicious HOT FUDGE SUNDAE with whipped cream and nuts dripping off the sides. (SORRY! …I ZONED OUT FOR A MOMENT!) For others, it’s the man or woman who has become ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be Wise With Your Money Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
     | 1,760 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    ILLUSTRATION Bob Russell told the story about a GREEDY rich man on his DEATHBED who was determined to take his WEALTH with him when he DIED. He told his wife to get all of his MONEY together, put it in a big TRASH BAG, and then hang the BAG from the RAFTERS in the ATTIC. He said, “When my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Pray For Each Other

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 23, 2023
     | 2,577 views

    In Ephesians chapter one, Paul gives us some keys to a meaningful and effective prayer life. The main key has to do with other people. The simple fact is that Paul prayed for people other than himself!

    Alba 1-22-2023 HOW TO PRAY FOR EACH OTHER Ephesians 1:15-23 Here are some prayers that children have prayed: Debbie, age 7, prayed, Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Jimmy, age 8, prayed, Dear God: How many angels are there in heaven? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Better Way Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 24, 2023
     | 2,391 views

    You can try to live the life on your own, you can try to serve the Lord in your own strength and wisdom, but Jesus came to show a better way, a living way and it comes from above, it comes from Him.

    Most of us are familiar with the terms Baby boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Z. All of these generations have a different way of looking at life and the world. Each has different priorities and set of values, and each thinks theirs’ is the best way to live and make sense of this world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This World Is Not My Home Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 29, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,656 views

    God warns us the love this world would make us His enemy? Why would He tell us that?

    A father told of taking his 5-year-old to Disneyland. It was all the little boy could talk about for weeks and now they finally there and the boy loved the idea that he’d get to see Goofy and Mickey and Minnie and the gang. He was hyped. They parked the car and could see the castle and the rides ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Grow In Kingdom Character Series

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 30, 2023
     | 1,719 views

    If you want to grow in kingdom character then you must pray for it, pray persistently for it, pray in faith for it, and imitate God's love.

    Throughout the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus has been teaching his disciples the principles for kingdom living. He began with the beatitudes, which describes the characteristics of someone who is truly born again, and they’re progression toward godliness. They come to the Lord poor in spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Great Crowds Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Feb 1, 2023
     | 1,633 views

    Before Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, the people began to gather around forming Great Crowds. Why did these crowds form? What kept the crowds satisfied? What drove them away?

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION I. CHILDHOOD a. Raised in a tough neighborhood. Parents taught us well but it didn’t prevent me from being picked on. Thankfully never really got into trouble. I don’t like bullies. In 1986 we moved to a much better neighborhood, but it was my job to walk my little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Big Questions- Big God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 18, 2023
     | 2,737 views

    God is big enough for our questions and objections; he invites us to bring them to him in dialogue and trust him with them.

    Big Questions- Big God Jeffery Anselmi / General Silence- The Book of Habakkuk / Evil; Silence / Habakkuk 1:1–17 God is big enough for our questions and our objections; he invites us to bring them to him in dialogue and to trust him with them. INTRODUCTION • Today we embark on a four-week series ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Triple Threat

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 22, 2023
     | 1,492 views

    We have exactly the same weapons against temptation that Jesus used against Satan in the wilderness.

    How many of you remember your first day at school, or your first day at a new job? You usually get some kind of orientation, don’t you. At that new job, maybe you spent the morning in the human resources signing benefits papers and getting company policies explained to you, maybe you get led ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Samson's Secret Source Of Honey

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 26, 2023
     | 3,000 views

    Samson is a type of the believer. On the way to Timnah (inheritance) he meets a lion (rep. the devil) and by the power of the Spirit, defeats him. On his return he find honey in its carcass, representing joy from victory

    HONEY OUT OF THE LION’S DEFEAT Judges 14:5-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. John Glenn was the first American to orbit the earth in space in Feb. 1962. Later on he became a senator for many years. 2. You may remember that on Oct. 29, 1998, the US government again sent him into space to commemorate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Believe And Be Baptized Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,060 views

    Mark 16:16 seems to be a forthright desciption of how to become a Christian, but of the centuries people have "rearranged" the words to fit their theology. How have they done that, and why does it matter?

    The Bible tells us that… at the tower of Babel, God confused the people’s language so they couldn’t understand each other. Language is how we communicate with each other, and how we communicate is VERY IMPORTANT. How we say things; the kind of words we use; and even the punctuation we use in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ