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    Leading Others Upward Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,132 views

    Malachi #3

    Leading Others Upward Malachi 2:1-9 We can learn from others. I would say that one of the people that we learn the most from is our mothers. Here are some things that only a mom can teach: Moms teach us about anticipation: Just wait until your father gets home! Moms teach us about medical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Loving Church

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,071 views

    What is a church? Is it a place for the religious and the ceremonial? Is it a place for history and tradition, Is it a place for socializing and cliques Or is it a place where the love of God is known,

    The Loving Church 1 John 4:7-4:20 When was the last time that you heard someone going on about how great church was last week. • They were filled with joy, There was a sense of excitement, • The Spirit was moving • And it felt like everyone there had made a connection with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Are You Washed Inside And Out?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 3, 2001
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     | 8,076 views

    Life is often complicated but God’s answers are often simple. Too simple for us to believe.

    Are You Washed Inside and Out? Teenagers are getting plastic surgery. Baldness. People cover it with a rug, rub in Rogaine, spray paint to cover the gaps. Dieting. Slim Fast, fad diets. People make millions on these attempts to change or cover up appearances. The things we worry about are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Entrance To The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 16, 2008
     | 4,391 views

    Exposition of Matthew 13:44-46 regarding the two parables of the kingdom about the treasure and the soil

    Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Title: Entrance to the Kingdom Date/Place: LSCC, 7/23/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Entrance of the Aucan Indians into the Kingdom B. Background to passage: Jesus has just finished giving several parables about the kingdom in general, and people’s responses to it. And so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Idolatry Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012
     | 6,638 views

    How do you commit idolatry when you don’t believe in idols? How do you fall from grace when grace is what you most affirm? How can you be in bondage while you revel in freedom? How can you know so much when your great knowledge keeps you from knowing what

    Introduction How do you commit idolatry when you don’t believe in idols? How do you fall from grace when grace is what you most affirm? How can you be in bondage while you revel in freedom? How can you know so much when your great knowledge keeps you from knowing what really matters? Let our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Effective Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
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     | 1,042 views

    Emphasizes the importance of learning, love, worship, and witness in building a church that reflects the unity and purpose of the early Christian community.

    Good morning, church family. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered together in the house of the Lord, to seek His face and to learn from His word? We are indeed a blessed people, a chosen people, a royal priesthood, called out of darkness into His marvelous light. We are gathered here, not by chance, ...read more

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    Because He Lives PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
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     | 2,442 views

    This sermon explores the reality, relevance, and required response to Christ's Resurrection, emphasizing its transformative power in our lives and promise of eternal salvation.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in this sacred space, under the grace of our Lord? We are indeed fortunate to be part of this family of faith, where we can share, learn, and grow in the love of Jesus Christ. Today, we will be ...read more

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    Worship And Our Identity (Part 1 Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 31, 2010
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    THe first in a series that looks at what worship really is. This sermon goes to the beginning when God and man walked in harmony.

    Worship and Our Identity (part 1) JCC 31.01.10 am The first in a series on worship This is the second of the 4 pillars we are to build in this church Worship is a broad term we use in Church We say it but don’t really understand the full meaning behind it Some have said that it defies ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Pure Heart (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    Deals with the first part of "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

    THE WAY OF THE KING A Pure Heart "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Mt. 5:8). Religion majors on externals to the neglect of more important issues. It deals with rules, regulations and ceremonies. This was condemned by God through the pen of Isaiah. He wrote: "The Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You A Friend Of God?

    Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018
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     | 5,319 views

    Abraham's' faith on trial

    What does GOD have to say about you? Can you imagine what it must feel like to have GOD reference you by name -- as HIS friend? What would it take to be known as a personal friend of GOD? Abraham is said to be a friend of GOD in two different passages, one of those spoken by GOD. Isaiah 41:8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Recognise The Eternal Priest-King Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 10, 2025
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     | 640 views

    The Bible is full of mysteries, and one of the most fascinating is the identity of Melchizedek. Explore what Scripture teaches about Melchizedek and how his role ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, our eternal Priest-King.

    Go! And Recognise the Eternal Priest-King Introduction: Who is Melchizedek? The Bible is full of mysteries, and one of the most fascinating is the identity of Melchizedek. He appears suddenly in Genesis 14:18-20, blesses Abraham, receives a tithe from him, and then vanishes from the biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Loving Church

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 4,843 views

    What is a church? Is it a place for the religious and the ceremonial? Is it a place for history and tradition, Is it a place for socializing and cliques Or is it a place where the love of God is known,

    The Loving Church 1 John 4:7-4:21 When was the last time that you heard someone telling someone else just how great church was last week. • When they were totally blown away with the joy, • The excitement, the reality of people in relationship with Jesus Christ. The truth is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Dancing With God

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,011 views

    Dancing with God begins when we realize that God chooses the music and the dance, but most importantly, God leads.

    Dancing with God Matthew 6:1-6; 16-21 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, Ash Wednesday February 25, 2009 Introduction: The passage we will read tonight is the traditional reading for Ash Wednesday. It focuses our attention on the three disciplines of Lent: Praying, Fasting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Fervor, Our Faith And Our Future

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Aug 7, 2010
     | 5,396 views

    Attending church does not mean you have actually worshipped. What please God is not fervor but faith. Our faith is placed in God who promised us a future with Him.

    Our FERVOR our FAITH and our FUTURE In our reading from Isaiah, we see that it was a time of great sin and rebellion. The people were still going through the motions of worshipping God, but their hearts were not in it and their behavior was no different from the ungodly folks around them. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Teaches Nicodemus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,082 views

    Explores the transformative power of baptism and belief, emphasizing baptism as a divine encounter with God's grace and a rebirth in the Spirit.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather with you today, to stand shoulder to shoulder in this sacred space, united by our shared love for the Lord. It's in these moments, when we come together to seek His wisdom, that we truly feel the warmth of His love enveloping us, don't we? ...read more

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