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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Helping People Find And Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 7, 2025
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    As we think about all that Luke 9 is about, I want you to please begin to think where you are at in your relationship with Jesus. I want to help you FOLLOW Jesus and so it is good to critique, pray, think, and ruminate on how we are doing in our relationship with God.

    HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS Luke 9:57-62 #followJesus THE PURPOSE OF CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN CHURCH IS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS INTRODUCTION Every year I like to start the year with focusing on the purpose of our church family. I hope you know our mission. I hope you already ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trading Places

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 12, 2008
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    Sometimes Trading Places with things we think we can do -- or seem right to do doesn’t work out. Have you traded the real you -- your character -- for someone that really isn’t you? Trying desperately to please people just so you will be accepted? Knowin

    Sometimes Trading Places with things we think we can do -- or seem right to do doesn’t work out. Paul addressed that with the Romans… The Romans were dedicated to serving and worshipping their gods, but Paul saw that they needed to Trade Places with the one true God. The Romans had “Traded ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worshipper Or Worrier

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 2, 2008
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    The bow that is always bent will soon break. People are intensely worried today. To avoid worry, we must have the proper focus, and focus comes through worship. Time to sit back and let Him do what He pleases. Let Him be in the driver’s seat and you’ll ex

    Opening Illustration: In her book, Celebrate Joy! Velma Seawell Daniels gives a striking new meaning to this familiar phrase. She tells of interviewing a man who had made a trip to Alaska to visit people who live above the Arctic Circle. "Never ask an Eskimo how old he is," the man said. "If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Model Of Christian Experience Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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    Lead a life worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him. Bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God. Read God’s word so you can get to know God better. Pray that God would give you his power to strengthen you?

    Love is a great thing isn’t it? After all it is St Valentine’s Day. And even if it is the object of American cultural imperialism, even if it is taken over by advertising and media hype, love is what makes the world go ’round. What’s more, it’s at the core, the centre ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is Expected Of Me? Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
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    I’m sure that we all agree that God’s Will IS good, perfect, and pleasing as we will see in our text this morning. The question we need to ask, one that should always cause action, is 'What Does God Expect of Me?' What we are striving to discover duri

    INTRODUCTION We have begun a series to Discover & Experience God’s Will, and I’m sure that we all agree that God’s Will IS good, perfect, and pleasing as we will see in our text this morning. What we are striving to discover during our February study is what type of conditions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Works Lessons

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 15, 2011
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    I. EXORDIUM: Who are saved here because of his good works? Please raise your hand. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To discredit good works as means to salvation. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:11-12 (MKJV) Tit 2:11 For the grace of God t

    I. EXORDIUM: Who are saved here because of his good works? Please raise your hand. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To discredit good works as means to salvation. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:11-12 (MKJV) Tit 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, Tit 2:12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Harvest Of The World By: William Nabaza Of Www.nabaza.com Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 21, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hands if you have ever harvested crops in your life, or how about harvesting fruits? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: End of the age could be any time. IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:40-42 40 “Just

    I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hands if you have ever harvested crops in your life, or how about harvesting fruits? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: End of the age could be any time. IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:40-42 40 “Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Murder Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Aug 7, 2009
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    When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, "Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it." And he solemnly swore to her, "Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdo

    We had a baptism this morning, and I think if you’d searched through the Bible for the most inappropriate Gospel story to feature today, you couldn’t have done better (or rather worse) that the one we had this morning - the story of the death of John the Baptist! When you’re working with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Becoming A Catalyst For Changed Lives (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 8, 2016
     | 4,282 views

    Many times Christ’s disregard for tradition infuriated the Pharisees. But He wasn’t about pleasing them or keeping their rules; He desired to give the Father praise and uphold His standard of righteousness. Jesus never let men’s traditions hinder His min

    Becoming God’s Catalyst for Changed Lives – Part 3 John 4 Introduction: 1. The last two weeks we have studied and analyzed Christ’s meeting and conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well. 2. Christ’s actions provide believers today with a great example of how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Be Strong In The Grace Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 24,483 views

    Let’s think about what it means to be strong in the grace of Christ. 1- Being strong means to impart the Word 2- Being strong means to endure hardship 3- Being strong means to please the commander 4- Being strong means to obey the rules 5- Being str

    INTRO.- 1 You then, my son, be strong. I thought all sons were strong! I guess it depends on the son and the type of strength you’re talking about. But when I was a son at home with mom and dad I only thought of one kind of strength and that was physical. What about you men? Did you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Is The Unseeing Eye

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 6, 2011
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     | 4,406 views

    How do we get God’s approval on our life? How do we please the Lord? It is not by being religious; it is not by going to church, it is not by being more good than bad. The Bible says that there is one way to get God’s approval on your life. Hebrews 11

    Title: Faith Is The Unseeing Eye Text: Hebrews 11:1, 6, 11-12 How do we get God’s approval on our life? How do we please the Lord? It is not by being religious; it is not by going to church, it is not by being more good than bad. The Bible says that there is one way to get God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Yom Kippur - The Day Of Atonement Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 26, 2020
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     | 5,138 views

    “Yom Kippur,” is the Jewish High Holy Day where the Jewish people gather, fast and pray, afflicting their souls in order to receive God’s forgiveness and be placed in God’s Book of Remembrance for another year. Please take a moment and learn more about this special day in God’s calendar.

    The Feast of Israel Yom Kippur The Day of Atonement ** Watch at: https://youtu.be/QKYBhu5XFy8 The song we just listened to, Kol Nidre, is sung around the world in synagogues during the Yom Kippur services. Yom Kippur is the Jewish High Holy Day where the Jewish people will fast and pray, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    He Gave

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 28, 2015
     | 5,253 views

    Before you breathe your last, won’t you commit your spirit to Jesus? Won’t you trust that Jesus Christ was and is the Son of God? Please understand that everyone has done wrong and is in need of saving. Jesus Christ is the only plan of salvation for our s

    HE GAVE Luke 23:44-49 STORY (p) Once upon a time, there was a big fluffy rabbit with two big ears and a huge fluffy tale. A cute rabbit. An innocent rabbit. Normal in every respect except it was the hugest rabbit that anyone has ever seen. Biggest eyes anyone had ever seen. Biggest feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Nathanael & Come And See

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 10, 2021
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     | 5,840 views

    In October, we’re looking at a series of messages to get us ready for our Welcome Back series in November on Resetting Our Lives. Today’s message looks at Nathanael and how Jesus reset His life and calling. Please take time to come, see, and listen to these life-changing truths

    GET READY FOR THE RESET Nathanael & Come and See John 1:43-51 As we start counting down to our special series on Resetting Our Lives, where we look at resetting, reigniting, and refueling our lives, I’d like to count down by looking at the various people that encountered Jesus, and not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Aligned For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 13, 2025
     | 1,097 views

    This is a sermon to prompt us to look at our lives and determine if we are in line with where God would have us be. It begs the question of what standard or measure helps us to align with God's will in our life. (Please feel free to use my personal illustrations if you like)

    Aligned for the Kingdom Amos 7:7-9 Visual: Hold a plumb line in hand, letting it sway gently in the air. Ask, “Does this look straight to you? This simple tool might not seem like much, but it’s a builder’s best friend. Without it, entire structures can fail. Now, let me ask you—what tool is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational