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  • David Taylor avatar

    God As Our Father And King Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
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    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King Luke 11:1-4; 12:32-34 What name do you use when you address God in prayer? What you use says much about how you see your relationship with God. Until recently I have primarily addressed God as Lord when I pray. Then at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God As Our Father And King

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
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    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King Luke 11:1-4; 12:32-34 What name do you use when you address God in prayer? What you use says much about how you see your relationship with God. Until recently I have primarily addressed God as Lord when I pray. Then at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Treasuring Christ Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
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    Philippians - Manual of Joy Treasuring Christ

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Treasuring Christ Philipians 1:18b-26 David Taylor As we work through this letter, we are seeing that Paul sees all of life consumed and centered around Christ and the gospel. All of life is centered on, sustained by, and empowered by his relationship with Christ. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sardis-Life From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 26, 2017
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    To the Sardis church-those whose faith had become like used up coals-a mere ember where a flame of life and light-giving heat had once been-Jesus says Remember, Keep, and Repent.

    Day 11 To the angel of the church of Sardis, write These things says He who has the spirit of God, and the seven stars I know your works, and that you have a name that lives, yet you are dead. Be vigilant, and strengthen the things that remain, which are near death, For I have not found your ...read more

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    Friends Of God

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 17, 2012
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    There is a war raging between our self-indulgent nature and God. That war sets us at enmity with our brother, shuts the window of heaven and makes us Friends of the world .... and enemies of God. What can we do to avoid this and be friends of God?

    Friends of God James 2:23 James refers to Abraham as, "a friend of God." What a title, what an epitaph. Wouldn't you like to have that said of you? I would. How do we become a friend of God? We will learn that in today's sermon. But first we will look at James's discussion in 4:1-10 He begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Christ

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 1, 2007
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    The reason that Christ enters the city of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday was to present himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins. He made this sacrifice so that we might be in him. To be in him is truly a blessing and there are many blessings being

    In Christ Revised August 8, 2007 Ephesians 1:3-9 Monte T. Brown August 14, 2004 Sunday Night First Baptist Riverton September 02, 2007 Sunday Night Heart O’ the Hills Introduction This evening we have come together to worship the Lord. The reason that Christ enters the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Worship?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 9, 2014
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    Christ made this profound statement to the woman at the well, "Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship..." Do you know what or who you worship? Do you have the right object of worship?

    What Do You Worship? John 4:19-24 Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well is one of the most beloved stories in the Gospels. While sitting at the well, Christ discussed with her their differing views of worship. In that discussion the Lord made this profound statement, " Ye worship ye know not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anatomy Of Conflict (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Jun 2, 2001
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     | 3,665 views

    This morning we’ll begin our study of the anatomy of conflict by looking at conflict with others and the conflicts we face within ourselves. Next week we will spend our time studying what conflict with God looks like.

    The Anatomy of Conflict (Part 1) James 4:1-3 Preached By Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church June 3, 2001 Introduction: It seems apropos that after Eric’s teaching on the importance of knowing love in order to know genuine holiness in our lives we would spend time this morning looking ...read more

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    Words Of Distinction - "Rather" ... Or "The Rule Of Your Rather"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 5, 2004
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    Sometimes we would RATHER not do what’s best for us ... or we would RATHER do the wrong thing. In this study of the word "rather", we see that we need God to "Rule our Rather" to walk in His will and way.

    ¡§The Rule Of Your Rather¡¨ INTRODUCTION: We continue in our study of ¡§Words of Distinction¡¨. We have studied, and made application, to the words ¡§daily¡¨ and ¡§adoption¡¨. Today, we look at the word ¡§rather¡¨. There are some things that we would ¡§rather¡¨ do than others ¡K AMEN? o I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Love God Or Enjoy Life...is This Our Choice? Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 10, 2008
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    sermon 4 in first John series

    Love God or Enjoy Life – Is this our choice? Turn with me this morning to 1 John 2:15-17. Slide Last week we finished reading about the encouragement that John was giving to different maturity segments of the church. He knew that life is difficult sometimes and wanted to point out a few things to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Completeness Of The Reconciliation" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 12, 2008
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     | 3,066 views

    Sermon 6 in a study in Colossians

    “For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him, 20 and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven.” We must be careful, in coming to a new lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Big Picture For The Church

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,219 views

    the church was divinely instituted to experience the overwhelming love of Christ

    THE BIG PICTURE FOR THE CHURCH 3 How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we belong to Christ. 4 Long ago, even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Canadian Idols

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,282 views

    Canadian Idol looks at different idols we worshipping using the television program as the theme.

    You may think that the show Canadian Idol had it’s roots in the hit American Idol which debuted last summer on the Fox Network in the US. The truth however is that like many American television shows the concept was first seen in the UK. In this case it was a wildly popular British Program called ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Shine As Lights To The World Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,634 views

    What does it mean to work out your own salvation with fear and trembling?

    Shine as Lights to the World Philippians 2:12-16 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shine As Lights To The World Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 12,898 views

    Live an empowered life, obey with fear and trembling, and have a Christ-like attitude so you can eagerly wait for the day He will find us faithful.

    Shine as Lights to the World Philippians 2:12-16 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist