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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Foolish Boasting Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 13, 2025
     | 793 views

    If you’re going to boast, boast about your service, suffering, and shame.

    When women get together, one might say, “I was hit by a car today," and all the other women will say, “You're kidding! What happened? Where? Are you all right?” When men get together, their conversation is very different. One might say, “I was hit by a car today," and I guarantee ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Show God Gratitude

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 17, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,161 views

    This is Bel Aire's Thanksgiving Service with 3 of our Mission Churches.

    Series: Thanksgiving [2024] SHOW GOD GRATITUDE Luke 17:11-19 Song: "Enemy’s Camp" Song: "Can You Believe" Song: "Look What The Lord Has Done" Welcome & Prayer Baptism Songs: Filadelfia Praise Team Luke 17:11-19 (English and Spanish) Introduction: What an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Altar PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 3,088 views

    To focus on the importance of the altar, the responsibility of servicing the altar, and the blessing of keeping the fire burning.

    Good morning, church family! Today we're going to dive deep into the book of Leviticus, specifically Leviticus 6:8-13. Now, I know some of you might be thinking, "Leviticus? Really? Isn't that just a bunch of rules and regulations?" Well, yes and no. You see, Leviticus is more than just a list of ...read more

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    Servants And Saints PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023
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     | 793 views

    Explores our privileged position, service, and the peace and grace we receive in Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a joy and honor to stand before you today, not as someone who is above you, but as a fellow traveler, a fellow believer, who is eager to share the richness of God's word. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of ...read more

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    The Exceeding Riches Of His Grace

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    The grace of God towards us from The Sinners Standing through to the Saints Service. A choice passage!

    THE EXCEEDING RICHES OF HIS GRACE Ephesians 2:1-10 [NLT] 1 Once you were dead, doomed forever because of your many sins. 2 You used to live just like the rest of the world, full of sin, obeying Satan, the mighty prince of the power of the air. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    New Heart

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 18, 2017
     | 6,383 views

    Funeral Service for 66 year old faithful Christian lady who endured a heart transplant.

    Song ________________ Family Enters Welcome We were all shocked to hear of the passing of Debbie. We knew she had been battling her condition for some time but she was home and seemed to be doing relatively well. We have gathered here, as is our custom, to conduct a service to remember Debbie; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Value And Power Of Your Testimony

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 22, 2014
     | 7,430 views

    A brief unpacking of 1 Peter, looking at Peter's encouragement to always be prepared to give an answer for our hope.

    The Value and Power of Your Testimony - 1 Peter 3:15-16 - June 22, 2014 We’ve just heard the testimony of a follower of Jesus Christ. Joanne has shared her heart - what God has done and is doing in her life. And I hope you’ve been encouraged by her words. I hope you have perhaps been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Assessing Your Kingdom Status Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 38,546 views

    A sermon examining how to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven.

    ASSESSING YOUR KINGDOM STATUS Matthew 5:19-20 “How is your son John doing?” said a pastor to the father of a prosperous young man. “Oh,” said the proud father, “John is doing very well. He is really getting along in the world.” After a moment’s hesitation, the pastor asked, “Which world?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does This Church Need You?

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on May 12, 2015
     | 6,051 views

    As members of the "Body of Christ" we are needed for the church to work and function properly and to remain healthy. We have the responsibility to use the gift we are given to do our part in the work of the church.

    Why Does This Church Need You? >>>1 Corinthians 12:12-27<<< (12 The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. 13 Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Responses To The First Christmas

    Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,145 views

    This is a candle lignting service that will help you think about how you respond to Jesus at Christmas.

    RESPONSES TO THE FIRST CHRISTMAS—Candle Lighting Service (Adapted from “A Savior Has Been Born” by Melvin Newland; sermoncentral.com; page 4 of his list of sermons; Dec. 1996) ( I preached: Dec. 23, 2001) Luke 2:1-14 In the last ten to twenty years and maybe even longer, we have seen a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Remnant In A Pagan Society

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    This Wednesday Evening message looks at the first Chapter of Daniel, exploring the issue of purity and service for God

    God’s Remnant in a Pagan Society Daniel Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: It would be difficult to look back into the biblical history of Israel and not find a more tragic time than the captivity of the nation. At the time of the captivity, the Nation of Israel had disobeyed God, foolishly thinking that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Efforts Show Your Intentions

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,831 views

    How do we build a life which honors God and is available for service tothe Kingdom?

    Your Efforts Show Your Intentions Luke 6:43-49 Introduction: This morning we are going to take a look at a continuation of last week’s parable. We begin with two examples describing what we talked about last week. Attention: Jesus used parables in many instances. Today he will show stark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Essentials 3 Series

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,812 views

    God has given us specific tools for our service to Him; are four important ones

    The next step in the “Life Essentials” series is Progress. We have spoken about the first two life essentials as being Peace and Position. Today we will discuss the necessity of spiritual growth for us as Christians and the vital necessity of maturing in our faith. As we go through life, we achieve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If There Was No Resurrection?

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 3, 2018
     | 6,123 views

    This message was preached on Resurrection Day at our Sunrise Service where we also observed the Lord's Supper.

    What is so important about today? What is the significance of this morning? According to the Freedom from Religion Website: Many bible scholars and ministers--including one third of the clergy in the Church of England--reject the idea that Jesus bodily came back to life. So do 30% of so-called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mountain Before The Valley

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 415 ratings
     | 102,693 views

    Jesus reveals his glory on the mountain, to prepare his disciples, and us for the valley ahead.

    MARK 9:2-9 THE MOUNTAIN BEFORE THE VALLEY Life is filled with peaks and valleys. A peak is something excellent that happens in your life, something great, something to celebrate and remember. The birth of your child – that is a highpoint in your life. The day you get married – that is a peak. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran