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  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Encouraged To Encourage

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 5, 2012
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     | 76,716 views

    As Christians, we should encourage one another through our words and actions.

    Encouraged to Encourage Acts 4:36,37 Intro: There is an old story about a preacher leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the founding members that looked very sad, “Don’t be so sad. The next preacher might be better than me.” She replied, “That’s what they said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light The Way Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 577 views

    As followers of Jesus, we are called to be the salt and light of the world, guiding others towards God's love and salvation through our words and actions.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super important, and I've got a cool object lesson to help us understand it better. But first, let me ask you a question: Have you ever been lost? Like, really lost? Maybe you were at the mall, or on a hike, or just wandering around a new ...read more

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    Sow Seeds Of Faith

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 13, 2015
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    “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground. He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how”. (Mark 4:26-27)

    Mk. 4:26-34 Theme: Sow seeds of Faith Text: 1 Sam 16:1-13; 2 Cor. 5:6-10; Mk. 4:26-34 The last few weeks were one of the saddest in the history of our dear nation Ghana. We witnessed and experienced the tragedy caused by the floods that had unfortunately become a yearly routine. This year ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    That Is Why You Fail Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 8, 2015
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     | 7,706 views

    Part one of this series focuses on how our words let others know what is within our hearts because we speak what we believe within.

    That Is Why You Fail! Scripture: Matt. 12:34, 37; Proverbs 18:21; James 3:3-10; Introduction Jesus said that our words reveal our character and our beliefs. In Matthew 12:33-37 Jesus said “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for the tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David's Death Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 19, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    First Kings 2:1-11 teaches us to make our lives count.

    Scripture Today we conclude our study of “The Life of David.” This is our 57th lesson on the life of David. David became God’s king of his kingdom on earth. He ruled well for a time but, sadly, fell into sin. His kingdom declined but God had promised that his kingdom would last forever (cf. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 29, 2010
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     | 13,765 views

    This is a word to bring any church body into a new year; It was a real blessing to our body.

    A Fresh Start Deuteronomy 11:12 NKJV A land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning of the year to the very end of the year. Canaan was different from Egypt. The land of Egypt depended upon the Nile River for its fertility. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Not Return Empty

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 25, 2014
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     | 10,232 views

    A sermon on Isaiah 55:10-11 (Material adapted from Chuck Smith at: http://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/smith_chuck/SermonNotes_Isa/Isa_55.cfm?a=734010)

    HoHum: Many are concerned about the upcoming winter Man who delivers gas here to the church said that he saw hornets nest almost on the ground. He says it is a sign of a mild winter. "However, All of us at the Farmers’ Almanac suggest you stock up on firewood, sweaters, and hot cocoa. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Vision Sunday

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,875 views

    A sermon that casts vision for our church, and at the end I share our goals.

    Vision Sunday Pastor Glenn Newton August 22, 2004 Jer. 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Power Of Vision Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 16,604 views

    God wants to give everyone a vision of Heaven and your ministry.

    Title: The power of vision “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” (Proverbs 29:18 KJV) “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint…” (Proverbs 29:18 NIV) “If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; but when they attend to what he reveals, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Exaltation And Transformation Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2008
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     | 4,635 views

    Exposition on Col 1:15-23 as it relates to the purpose of the existence of the church and to the first part of our vision statement

    Text: Colossians 1:15-23, Title: Exaltation and Transformation, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/8/08, AM Opening illustration: “But now and then someone tells me frankly that my preaching needs to be less doctrinal and more practical. Practical application is vital. I don’t want to minimize its importance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Follow Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012
     | 5,249 views

    You were made with a life purpose. The prophet Jeremiah put it this way, “I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” You were born with a purpose and plan in mind

    The Call to Follow Mark 8:31-35 USA Today did a survey asking people, “If you could ask God any question, what would it be?” The number one response was “What is my life’s purpose?'” All of us in the church were blown away by Rick Warren’s book, “A Purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,988 views

    The Sword of the Spirit is an offensive weapon for the forward progress of the Kingdom of God. We use it to convey the Good News and poke holes in the darkness.

    “Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” Ephesians 6:17 Let’s talk a bit about swords…Today’s military bayonet is a multi-purpose knife affixed to the muzzle of one’s rifle, a last-resort weapon in close quarter combat. The only swords in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    To The Praise Of His Glory Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,644 views

    This sermon shows how many Christian activities in the NT are directly tied to bringing glory to God. Thus, everything we do, every word we speak and every thought we think should be evaluated on the basis of whether it brings glory to God.

    To the Praise of His Glory Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh April 22, 2012 TEXT: Please open your Bibles to Ephesians 1 INTRODUCTION Illus. – When we lived in Wiesbaden, some missionary friends bought a German toaster. When they got home, they plugged it in, placed some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    10 Absolutes For The Coming Year

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Nov 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,658 views

    Boldly declare the Word of the Lord, and encourage the Church to hold to what we know is true with these 10 Absolutes for the Coming Year.

    With so much upheaval in the country (and world) there is a tendency for believers to be shaken in their faith. I want to boldly declare the Word of the Lord, and encourage the Church to hold to what we know is TRUE! Here are 10 Absolutes for the Coming Year. 2 Timothy 3:14-15 "But as for you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    House On The Rock Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 13, 2020
     | 5,979 views

    Hear Christ's Word, do His Word, and so withstand the storm.

    Amy Simpson, from Wheaton, Illinois, collected the following warnings she found on various consumer products: On a Duraflame fireplace log: Caution—Risk of Fire. On a Batman costume: Warning: Cape does not enable user to fly. On a bottle of hair coloring: Do not use as an ice cream topping. On a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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