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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Rabboni Series

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 3, 2024
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    Jesus addresses each of us in a personal way.

    Rabonni March 31, 2024 John 20: 1 – 18 – Easter Sunday Intro: This morning when I was getting ready for church, I paused for just a moment and prayer that during this service Jesus would appear behind you all. Sometimes, I think that is what it will take for many to believe in Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Let It Go Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    To grow in our relationship with Christ, we must identify and let go of the emotional baggage that hinders us.

    Hey God, help us to drop the stuff that's slowing us down and messing with our relationship with you. Show us how to swap out the bad stuff for the good stuff you've got for us. In Jesus' name, Amen! You know how it feels when you're carrying a heavy backpack all day? It's exhausting, right? Well, ...read more

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    A New Thing Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    God is always doing new things in our lives, but we often miss them because we're too focused on the past. We need to let go of our past baggage and trust God for the future.

    Remember the Israelites? They were slaves in Egypt for over 400 years. But when God set them free, they kept looking back, wishing for their old lives. Sounds crazy, right? But we do the same thing. We get stuck on the past, even if it wasn't that great. God wants us to drop that heavy backpack of ...read more

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    God Wants A Relationship Woth Us Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 14, 2023
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    This is the fourth in a series of five messages dealing with the theme "The Five Most Important Teachings Of The Word Of God"

    THE FIVE GREATEST TEACHINGS OF THE WORD OF GOD (Message 4 of 5) “GOD WANTS RELATIONSHIP WITH US” Video Link to Message: https://youtu.be/79pX-4Gx_wA?si=2SCyQz5d_G8Nf7wi Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 09, 2023 INTRODUCTION: 1) For a few weeks now we have been looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Saints Please, Promote And Praise God By Being Living Sacrifices" Rm 21 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007
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    We are to Please God, Praise God and Promote God by serving each other through the spirit of grace. This lifestyle for the saint is practiced by following the two covenants of vertical and horizontal relationships. The vertical is between God and them and

    “Saints please, promote and praise God by being living sacrifices” Romans part 21 Opening Illustration: In recognition of the first NFL Games of the season we have a clip honoring the Big Game on Sunday. This illustration should helps us all to have a proper perspective - Sports Sunday by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Real Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Kendal Burton on Jan 29, 2005
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    Accepting Christ as your savious is one ting, but what about everything else that comes with it?

    The Real Cost of Discipleship A young boy bursts into his house one afternoon and begins a frantic search that takes him through the entire house for Rex, the family dog. Eventually he runs into his aunt who greets him with the sad news that she had found the gate open that morning and that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Measuring Our Faith

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 2, 2009
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     | 3,097 views

    I will never forget what Missionary Bill Lewis told me on my last night in Tanzania in 1963.

    MEASURING OUR FAITH “I beseech (urge) you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable (and spiritual) service.” Romans 12:1 I will never forget what Missionary Bill Lewis told me on my last night in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Chosen Sacfirice Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009
     | 2,787 views

    Do you carry a burden today? Is life an up hill struggle? Would you be willing to surrender your life as a sacrifice to please God?

    The Chosen Sacrifice Genesis 17:15-27 Hebrews 5:1 Last week I introduced you to the Patriarchs with Please Pass the Patriarchs. The sermon title was to reference the fact that the Patriarchs provide the spice to our collective religious history. We learned that God called Abram out of Ur or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Part 1 - Genesis 22:1-11 – God, What Were You Thinking? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 4, 2010
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     | 3,627 views

    If I am looking for evidence or justification that God is not concerned about me, that He randomly chooses to answer my prayers in totally abstract, dispassionate and sometimes brutal ways, imposing impossible standards upon me, then here it is. OR IS IT?

    Part 1 - Genesis 22:1-11 – GOD, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? She was ferocious and yet frail. When I told her that I was a Chaplain she took the opportunity to bombard me with accusations and questions. “What is the use of prayer if God is going to let those 29 miners die anyway? All those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Humiliation Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 14, 2010
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     | 4,154 views

    The true spirit of Christmas is humble self-sacrifice.

    [If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why He Came Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 20, 2010
     | 3,987 views

    Exposition of Heb 10:8-25 regarding the reasons that Jesus came to earth

    Text: Hebrews 10:8-25, Title: Why He Came, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/19/10, PM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: as we said this morning, the author is coming to a culmination that Christ is the fulfillment of the Mosaic Law, the greatest high priest, mediating the best covenant, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Natural Series

    Contributed by Jack Pladdys on May 18, 2010
     | 2,390 views

    Worship is our passionate expression of devotion to our God.

    Message Outline Title: Becoming a Natural Subtitle: Rethinking Worship Scripture: Romans 12:1 Subject: Worship Theme: Worship is a lifestyle, not an event. Proposition: Worship is our passionate expression of devotion to our God. Main Points: 1) Difference Between Worship and Corporate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Deny Ourselves? Take Up The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011
     | 7,246 views

    This message is the sixth in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines the meaning of denying yourself and taking up your cross.

    Sacrifice is a word that has the ability to send shivers down the spines of the majority of us. Of course Christians have reconciled themselves to the idea that this is a part of following Jesus. I would venture to say that our understanding of the concept of sacrifice is much different than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ's Christmas Exchange

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011
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     | 3,295 views

    Evaluates what Christ was willing to sacrifice for us in the incarnation.

    The First Christmas Exchange “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9) REFLECTION: One of the few downsides of the Holiday Season is the inevitable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doesn't That Sound Reasonable?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 25, 2011
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    It is because of God's mercy that Paul pleads for believers to present themselves as living sacrifices to God. What follows that plea is a description of a holy, dedicated life.

    ROMANS 12:1 (AMPLIFIED BIBLE) I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist