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  • Christopher Arch avatar

    "why We Have To Love"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 27, 2024
     | 675 views

    Sermon series in I John

    Title: “Learning to Love” Script: I Jn. 4:7-12 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 7-28-24 Intro: The church father, Jerome, said that when the apostle John was in his extreme old age, he was so weak that he had to be carried into the church meetings. At the end of the meeting he would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dangerous Christian Pt 3

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,321 views

    In part three of our series the Dangerous Christian, we will go beyond what we know and our position in Christ and look at what we have.

    Dangerous Christian Pt 3 Texts Reading... Acts 3:1-10 1 ¶ Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leadership 101 Basics Of Biblical Leadership

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 27, 2024
     | 902 views

    Leading in a word is influence, but before I can lead others, I must lead myself. It's not about what you have, it's about who you are!

    OUTLINE LEADERSHIP 101 – Part 1 Celebration Church October 27, 2024, Dr. Tom Bartlett What is leadership? Part 2 is: leading others · Leading others is the ability to get people to follow willingly, in a word leadership is influence Part 1 is: Leading self · Leading self is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Two Suppers

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 8, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,278 views

    Four Suppers are mentioned in the New Testament. This Sermon focus is upon the two suppers (Marriage Supper of the Lamb & The Great Supper of God) found in Revelation 19 in which you are either in fellowship at the Supper or you are the supper of the birds.

    The Two Suppers Introduction: A small child, sitting in church asked his father, “Dad, what is a Christian?” The father replied, “A Christian is a person who loves and obeys God. He loves his friends and neighbors, and even his enemies. He prays often, is kind, gentle, and holy, and is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making A Course Correction Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    Taken from the Sermon Central Series and heavily edited, Pastor John teaches on how to make course corrections when you veer of course in your spiritual walk.

    Making a Course Correction The Path Series- CCCAG October 10, 2021 Scripture-Proverbs 27:12 Last week we started a new series called, “The Path,” It’s a study taken from the book of Proverbs. In it, we established an unbreakable principle in the universe that if you try to break this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer Power Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 798 views

    James is going to end his book with a call to pray in all circumstances and encourage us to confess our sins to each other

    James: Practical Faith (Part 2)  James 5:13-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  02-09–2025 Gumball Theology I love gum balls. If we are somewhere that has gumboil machines, Maxine will make sure to have quarters for me. But what if I just stood there, staring at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon 5 - The Case For Compassion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2025
     | 832 views

    Mission minded disciples of Jesus are committed to being salt and light by showering people with God's love through acts of compassion and kindness. We become more compassionate as we remember the compassion we have received from God.

    A. One night at 3 o’clock in the morning, a husband and wife were awakened by a loud pounding on their door. 1. The husband got out of bed, opened the door, and found a drunken stranger standing in the pouring rain. 2. The inebriated man asked, “Can you give me a push?” 3. “Not a chance,” said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love That Looks Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025
     | 141 views

    Love that looks like Jesus acts first, sacrifices deeply, and never gives up — it is the antidote to a world filled with hate.

    ### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper - Shortened Music Lyric Video - Less Like Me by Zach Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawc0emHq8c The last two weeks, we have been walking through a short series called Less Like Me: More Like Jesus, inspired by Zach Williams’ powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Too Little, Too Late Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 14,135 views

    Parables of Eternal Life, Part 9 of 9

    TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE (MATT. 25:31-46) Shortly after the Pope had apologized to the nation of Israel for the treatment of Jews by the Catholic Church over the years, Ehud Barak, the leader of Israel, sent back a message to the College of Cardinals. The proposal was for a friendly game of golf to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Praise God For His Present Help In Times Of Trouble

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,904 views

    Every day we see news of war, destruction and impending conflicts raging all over the earth. Yet, even if the world goes to war we need not fear. We can praise God for His deliverance because He is our present refuge and strength always ready to help us i

    Praise God for His Present Help in Times of Trouble (Psa 46:1,2) Every day we see news of war, destruction and impending conflicts raging all over the earth. Yet, even if the world goes to war we need not fear. We can praise God for His deliverance because He is our present refuge and strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    One Is The Loneliest Number Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,984 views

    What does the Bible say about loneliness? What are key biblical principles that I should apply to develop meaningful friendships in my life?

    DEALING WITH OUR EMOTIONS – PART FOUR “ONE IS THE LONELIEST NUMBER!” GENESIS 1:26 ©LARRY L THOMPSON (2003) Introduction: Today’s Emotion Quotient tackles the feeling of loneliness. Loneliness is an emotional condition few people will admit to in polite conversation. The reason is that we think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Encourage People Who Are Facing Discouragement - Zech 4:6

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 3, 2002
    based on 170 ratings
     | 41,821 views

    How to Encourage People Who are Facing Discouragement - Zech 4:6,7

    How to Encourage People Who are Facing Discouragement - Zech 4:6,7 Quote: As much as 77% of everything we think is negative and counterproductive and works against us. People who grow up in an average household hear "No" or are told what they can’t do more than 148,000 times by the time they reach ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    America's Greatest Sin

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,566 views

    This sermon looks at the issue of abortion and dispells many of the modern myths we have about abortion and reminds us of the forgiveness found in Jesus Christ.

    This morning we come to an issue that I believe to be one of the most crucial topics we have ever addressed here at this church...an issue that I myself am very passionate about yet an issue that to often the church has been willing to turn a blind eye to. Abortion. It’s an issue that divides ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    2003 State Of The Church Address

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,145 views

    This is a call to hear what God is doing and calling our particular church to be and do. I submit it as a sample of how one might go about communicating God’s vision to the congregation.

    2003 State of the Church Address (Topical) I. God Is Doing a New Thing II. Based on His Eternal Plan III. To Move Us Toward Embracing Our True Identity IV. So, Where Do We Go from Here? A. A commitment to a corporate lifestyle of dependency B. A commitment to becoming healthy C. A commitment to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Defeat Is Not Final Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,787 views

    There is a wayback after defeats in the Christian life

    Study 11 Chapter 8 Introduction The nineteenth century preacher and writer Alexander Whyte once wrote – “the victorious Christian life is a series of new beginnings.” I would imagine that like me, you, as Christian, know what it is like to experience defeat in your Christian life. Like me you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed