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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Forward In Faith 4: Together In Faith

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,349 views

    As we continue our theme of Forward in Faith, this evening for our communion service, I want us to consider what it means to be Together in Faith.

    2013 03 03 ASH PM TOGETHER IN FAITH As we continue our theme of Forward in Faith, this evening for our communion service, I want us to consider what it means to be Together in Faith. To focus our thoughts lets look at Hebrews 10:19-25 (New Living Translation) 19Dear brothers and sisters, we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Peace Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,481 views

    Real peace starts and ends with Christ: Stand right on Christ, and be right with each other; then pray right, think right, and do right as you depend on Him.

    The monks at a remote monastery deep in the woods followed a rigid vow of silence. Their vow could only be broken once a year – on Christmas – by one monk. That monk could speak only one sentence. One Christmas, Brother Thomas had his turn to speak and said, “I love the delightful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God’s Purposes For The Church - Worship Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,079 views

    When it comes to worship, we must come on the right terms, with the right intercessor, in the right place, with the right clothing and we must come to God with the right perspective.

    God’s Purposes for the Church - Worship Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church February 7th, 2016 One becomes a member of God's true church by trusting in Christ alone. You become a member of God's true church by believing that Jesus' death on the cross was sufficient payment for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Place Of The Jews In God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,360 views

    God’s promises have not been forgotten. God has the right to choose because he is the sovereign Lord and Creator. God’s motive is love and mercy, and the demonstration of his glory. We all depend on his mercy for our salvation

    You’d be forgiven for thinking, when you read the first few chapters of Romans, that Paul has it in for the Jews. He goes to such great pains to point out that all their religious systems, all their efforts to be right with God are doomed. He accuses them of condemning others for failing to obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Puts The Tiger In Our Tanks? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,890 views

    It is tough to stay motivated to serve the Lord. We all gravitate toward room temperature – being lukewarm. How can we stay motivated?

    What Puts the Tiger in Our Tanks? (Philippians 1:20-30) 1. Let me talk to you about Ants. Not the kind that marry uncles, but the kind that live outside. According to a CNN article, 2."Like humans, fungus-growing ants are true farmers and the survival of the colony depends on the food they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Ultimate Father’s Gift

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 16, 2012
     | 7,587 views

    Father’s day sermon.

    Titus 3 Doing What Is Good 1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. 3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Did You Come To Church Today

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 8, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,370 views

    A message that examines the motives that people have for attending church.

    Clem went to church on Sunday morning. He heard the pianist miss a note during the prelude and he winced. He saw a teenager talking when everyone else was bowed in prayer. He sensed the usher was watching to see what he put in the offering plate and it made him angry. He caught the pastor in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing Towards The Goal

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 2, 2023
     | 2,676 views

    Do you have a faith that is worth dying for?

    Pressing Towards the Goal Philippians 3:4-14 We live in a world today in which many people have to motivations other than to get through another day. People seem to have nothing to live for. Drug abuse, alcoholism, homelessness, suicide, fear, and a general sense of despair has gripped the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Greater Grace Builds A Greater Church

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,375 views

    Sermon to motivate congregation in doing their part in church growth.

    Introduction: • For many years the Ocean View community has not had a good reputation. • Many in our city would not consider Ocean View a Great place to live. • When I was a young sailor, it had a reputation of being the place where people picked up prostitutes and they remain to this day. • There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Expect Of Me In 2012

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 32,588 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer into an intimate committed relationship with God.

    WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT OF ME IN 2012? Micah 6:6-8; Text: v.8b (NKJV) SCRIPTURE: With what shall I come before the Lord, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, Ten thousand rivers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    A motivation to evangelize; We are plan A, there is no plan B.

    Evangelism Series #2 CHCC: January 22, 2006 Tell a Friend John 20:18-30 SCRIPTURE READING: John 20:19-22 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard of the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics? It’s a basic Scientific Law – right up there with the Law of Gravity. One definition of it says: The entropy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Responsible Integrity Rewards

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,739 views

    Discover the measure, motivation and movements toward responsible integrity

    The mission of our church is "to bring English-speaking Asians in our community into a right and healthy relationship with God and with one another through Jesus Christ, and to multiply our effort by supporting missionaries, church planters and church plants who minister beyond our focus and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Do You Want

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,956 views

    Asks us to examine our motives for following Christ

    THE PALESTINIAN SUN BEAT DOWN ON THE TWO FRIENDS AS THEY LISTENED TO JOHN EXHORT THE CROWDS TO REPENTANCE. FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS THEY HAD FOLLOWED JOHN EVERY WHERE HE HAD GONE, LISTENED TO HIS MESSAGE, AND WATCHED THE CROWDS REACTION. AT FIRST THEY WERE SURE THAT HE WAS THE ONE THAT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The First Five Minutes After Death

    Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 18,241 views

    A lesson designed to motivate people to give their lives to Jesus

    The First Five Minutes After Death Introduction A. Example - A group of old men was sitting around talking about death. Each one had an idea on the perfect way to die. A seventy-year-old man said, “I want a quick and exciting death—like in an airplane crash.” An eighty-year-old man who had once ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Should Your Hang-Ups Limit My Freedom? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,520 views

    In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul teaches us how to keep from causing others to stumble by limiting the use of our freedoms and rights.

    Introduction: A. All my life I’ve been told how dangerous tripping is. 1. As a child my parents taught me to never trip my sisters and brothers. 2. It was certainly a lesson I had to be taught, because I had a fun-loving, devious side. 3. All organized sports have rules against tripping ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ