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  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Blessing Blocker Or Blessing Bringer? Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 21, 2007
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     | 10,805 views

    It’s time for the church to check its motives for being.

    September 23, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Haggai 1:1-15 Subject: Sowing and Reaping Title: Are You a Blessing Blocker or a Blessing Bringer? You live in the most blessed nation in the world. You have more freedom to do as you like. You have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worshippers At The First Christmas

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011
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    The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place.

    A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshipper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing It Into Focus

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
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     | 4,443 views

    The stories around John 3:10-21 show the purposes of the church with evangelism in the center.

    When I was a freshman in High School I was a sprinter and a hurdler, but at the end of that year they discovered that for a sprinter I was, slow. So they moved me to the 400 as a sophomore and at the end of the year the coaches realized I was still, slow. But my junior year they moved me to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Olympic Glory

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 16, 2011
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    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding running the Christian life race to win the prize. Do you run to win? Are you in the Christian life to spectate? Is your Christian life just flailing along in laziness, flabbiness, outta shape, and without clear p

    Text: 1 Cor 9:23-27, Title: Olympic Glory, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/15/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Shoot for an “A” next time…British athletes 10,000 training for Olympics B. Background to passage: On the heels of his two chapter discussion on the willing limitation of Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Expiry Date - Part 3 - Get Rid Of Anger Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 24, 2012
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     | 4,798 views

    Part 3 and final of the series "God's Expiry Date" learn how to get rid of anger

    Has God passed His own expiry date? Is religion just for weak people? Is civilization passed the time for us to believe in God? Today we will learn about secularism. What it means to be a Godly person in a secular world. Philippians 3:14-15 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s Up With Worship

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012
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    DO WE COME TO CHURCH BECAUSE IT’S A HABIT? WE COME BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO DO. THE END RESULT IS THAT THE EVENT IS IMPORTANT, NOT WHAT WE ARE DOING AT THE EVENT. SO, WE SLOWLY AND INCREMENTALLY SLIP INTO A “GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS” KI

    WHAT’S UP WITH WORSHIP INTRODUCTION: TRADITIONALLY, EVERY SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH OUR FAMILY OUT TO DINNER. THIS EVENT HAS BECOME HABITUAL; IT IS EXPECTED. IN FACT THERE IS ALMOST A MUTINY IF THERE IS EVEN THE HINT OF NOT GOING OUT. THE PLACE IS NOT IMPORTANT, THE EVENT IS IMPORTANT. SOMETIMES, JUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Unity That Guides Our Steps Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012
     | 3,681 views

    Purpose, unity, direction, impact

    A UNITY THAT GUIDES OUR STEPS Acts 2:42-47 (p 772) February 27, 2011 INTRODUCTION: When I was 6 years old my family took a trip out West…we traveled in a dodge Van that converted into a little camper…5 of us crammed into this little space…but it was one of my favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Miracle Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
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     | 14,523 views

    Unity, oneness, the church, purpose

    THE MIRACLE OF UNITY 1 Cor. 1-10 (p807) August 29, 2010 INTRODUCTION "I APPEAL TO YOU BROTHERS, IN TH ENAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THAT ALL OF YOU AGREE WITH ONE ANOTHER SO THAT THERE BE NO DIVISIONS AMONG YOU AND THAT YOU MAY BE PERFECTLY UNITED IN MIND AND THOUGHT". "Do you believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Life Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
     | 6,091 views

    What is the Great Life? The Great Life is a life given to the glory of God.

    June 25 The Great Life Matthew 16:13-18 This morning I want to talk about The Great Life. As I researched the topic, I found a number of websites dedicated to The Great Life. One was a site helping people become entrepreneurs (logo of www.thegreat.life: build, live, enjoy). One was a site ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Keys - Ecclesiasties Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on May 22, 2023
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     | 1,149 views

    The meaning of life is to enjoy the freedom and the simplicity of life given to us by God's grace through the realization of God’s absolute control to the point we trust in the Lord’s love.

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Know... Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 15, 2023
     | 2,054 views

    We don't always act like we know that all things work together for the good to those who love the Lord and are called

    We know that… Romans chapter 8:28-31 Galatians 5:16-18 Greeting- Good morning everyone! If you would turn to Romans 8 and Galatians 5 we will be there in a minute. We have been in a study of Christianity 101 and walking through some passages of Romans. I have been praying for us because I desire ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Is Your Identity?

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022
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     | 3,612 views

    • By our name? By our job? • By our income level? • We can be accomplished and have many people admire us and gain a positive reputation.

    INTRODUCTION: How do we identify ourselves? • By our name? By our job? • By our income level? • We can be accomplished and have many people admire us and gain a positive reputation. However, that doesn’t mean we won’t still wonder who we really are. Illustration Take Nicole Kidman. She is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Are The Forerunners For Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 30, 2024
     | 879 views

    We are like John the Baptist. It is our responsibility to introduce Jesus, just like John did. This evil world needs Jesus more than ever.

    We are the Forerunners for Jesus Luke 1:57-67 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 1:57 Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son. 58 Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had displayed His great mercy toward her; and they were rejoicing with ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 13, 2024
     | 1,208 views

    Jesus last words reveal to us some very important truths

    The title of our sermon this morning is “It is finished. These were Jesus last words before He gave up His spirit. Jesus earthly journey was an exciting one! It started with humble beginnings as Jesus was born in a stable. After being born into this world, His life was put into turmoil as His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If God Is Good, Why Is There Suffering?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 3, 2022
     | 2,204 views

    This message probes the question of theodicy. How are we to understand suffering? How do we develop a healthy and Biblical Theology of Suffering?

    April 3, 2022 Sermon - Hard Questions Series; “If God is Good, Why is There Suffering?” Where IS God when things go wrong? If God is good, why is there suffering? Today is the last in our short series where we have been exploring hard questions of the Bible, of God. I hope you’ve enjoyed this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational